12 BEST Toddler Friendly Campsites In The UK

12 Best Toddler Friendly Campsites In The UK

Camping is a great way for excited toddlers to start learning about the natural world, get loads of fresh air and start having adventures – and a camping holiday can be good value compared to other holidays. It’s important to find a campsite which is good for families with babies and toddlers with things like family shower rooms, playgrounds and plenty to do nearby. Read on to discover the best campsites for toddlers in the UK. If you click on a link in this piece, we may earn affiliate revenue.

Toddler Friendly Campsites In The UK

#1. The Wild Duck Holiday Park, Norfolk

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The Wild Duck Holiday Park is a beautiful woodland holiday park just a short drive from the Norfolk Broads and the beach. Little ones will love the indoor and outdoor swimming pools, outdoor playground and exploring the forest trails which surround the park. The beach is just 3 miles away. The campsite at the Wild Duck is in a woodland setting surrounded by trees and forest trails.
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#2. Kiln Park Tenby, Wales

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Kiln Park is a busy toddler friendly campite just outside the seaside resort of Tenby. There are so many things to do onsite at the park including heated indoor and outdoor swimming pools, an outdoor dancing water splash zone, kids paddling pool, onsite restaurant, soft play, indoor bowling alley and amusements. The Kiln Park campsite has 107 level pitches including Basic, Electric and Super electric, with a separate area just for tents.

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#3. Oakdown Holiday Park, Devon

Oakdown Holiday Park is a 5* holiday park close to the beach at Sidmouth and the Jurassic Coast in Devon. As well as touring and caravan pitches, they also have cozy Premier Pods and Shepherd Huts to provide families with the ultimate glamping experience. Toddlers will love the large playground onsite and parents will love the amazing Coffee Lounge which is open from 8.30am to 6pm serving full English breakfasts, pastries and cereals, and amazing milkshakes! Just up the road from Oakdown is a holiday sanctuary where little ones can stroke and groom the donkeys. The seaside resort of Sidmouth is just 3 miles away too.

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#4. Low Wray Campsite, Windermere

This fab toddler friendly campsite is located on the banks of Lake Windermere and has camping pods, safari tents, space for campervans and even two suspended tree tents. There’s also a shop, laundry facilities, washing-up areas and a children’s adventure playground. Families can also hire canoes, rowing boats, sit-on kayaks and paddleboards for a bit of fun on the water! Toddlers will love exploring the bird hide, using the bat detector kits and taking the lakeshore path to Wray Castle where toddlers can dress up, build a castle and discover the Peter Rabbit Adventure room!

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#5. The Lakeland Holiday Park, Lake District

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This holiday park is a great choice for a toddler friendly campsite in the Lake District. There is a heated indoor and outdoor swimming pool, a playground and a lovely woodland walks. The lake is a focal point of the park, and you can hire pedaloes, kayaks and canoes. The park is within 30 mins drive of Windermere, and is within easy access of Coniston and Grizedale forest. The campsite has 177 flat, grass pitches including Tent, Electric and hard standing Euro electric pitches.

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#6. Thornwick Bay Holiday Village, Yorkshire

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Thornwick Bay Holiday Village is a fantastic campsite for babies and toddlers in Yorkshire. It’s close to a sandy and pebbly beach and within easy reach of the larger seaside towns of Filey and Bridlington. There is loads onsite for babies and toddlers including waterslides in the indoor heated swimming pool, football lessons, an indoor Activity Barn and an adventure trail and play area. There are 187 pitches at Thornwick Bay which are close to the park facilities and beach.

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#7. Golden Sands Holiday Park, Devon

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The Golden Sands Holiday Park is an ideal choice if you are looking for a place to take your toddler camping in Devon. It is located in the seaside town of Dawlish Warren, and is close to the beach, shops and restaurants. The park has a refurbished indoor and outdoor swimming pool, an Adventure Playground and packed entertainment schedule with evening shows. The park has a range of camping pods which sleep up to 4 people and include double glazed doors and windows, electricity and heating
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#8. Wilksworth Caravan Park, Dorset

Wilksworth Caravan Park is a toddler friendly caravan park with touring and camping pitches just 30 mins drive from the beach at Bournemouth. There’s a fantastic outdoor swimming pool with a splash pool for little ones which is open in the summer months and a playground too. The New Forest is within easy reach too.

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#9. Burnham On Sea Holiday Village, Somerset

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This fantastic campsite is ideal for families looking for a toddler friendly campsite! It’s set in a bustling holiday park in 95 acres of parkland just a few hundred yards from the beach and a short stroll into town. The park has loads of facilities for babies and toddlers including indoor and heated swimming pools, outdoor play areas and even learn to bike lessons for toddlers aged 2 1/2+. There are 68 pitches at Burnham On Sea holiday village which are close to the main park facilities.

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#10. YHA Castleton Losehill Hall , The Peak District

YHA Castleton Losehill Hall is located in the heart of the Peak District close to Mam Tor and Chatsworth. It’s a fully refurbished gothic mansion set with 27 acres with stunning views over the Peaks. The camping barn has 6 beds and has been renovated using recycled materials with timber from their own woodland. The cosy interior has antique armchairs, massive picnic bench and a wood burning stove which is great for keeping the barn warm and baking bread! There are 6 beds on a mezzanine sleeping platform accessed by a ladder. The barn is just a 3 min walk through the Magic Wood and over the stream!

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#11. YHA Borrowdale

YHA Borrowdale is set by the River Derwent in the Borrowdale Valley and is just 7 miles from the market town of Keswick. There are fantastic mountains views, family friendly walks and a games room and TV lounge. Whinlatter Forest with its cycling trails and playgrounds is just 10 miles away.

YHA Borrowdale has camping pitches for up to 25 campers who will enjoy the peace and tranquillity of the site. Campers can enjoy access to all of the hostel’s facilities including the kitchen, café bar and restaurant (which serves Cumbrian ales!) and bathrooms. There is also a range of Landpods which sleep up to 4 people. These cozy pods including thick bedding, mattresses and a bench and BBQ firepit.

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#12. YHA Lands End, Cornwall

Families wanting to go glamping in Cornwall will love YHA Lands End! It’s the westernmost YHA hostel in the UK with fantastic sea views just a short stroll to the beach. It’s also less than 30 mins drive to Sennen Cove and Lands End. YHA Lands End has a range of superb camping pods for families wanting to go glamping in Cornwall. They sleep up to 4 people on one double futon and 2 twin single beds. All bedding is provided and the pods have their own heating, lighting and private decking area. Dogs are welcome to stay too!

Families wanting to camp can pitch their tent on the front lawn of YHA Land’s End where they can enjoy breath taking views of the Atlantic Ocean. The small camping area has easy access to the YHA facilities including the kitchen, lounge and dining room. Best of all is the licensed bar which serves cold beers, local ales and wine!